ice skater
Blade-footed athlete
An ice skater is someone who moves across ice on blades attached to boots.
The term covers recreational skaters at a rink, figure skaters performing jumps and spins, and speed skaters racing on oval tracks.
She's been an ice skater since age five.
Move with effortless continuity
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- spiralCurve winding around center
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
crossover · edge · stroke · arabesque · camel · sit spin · layback · Axel
Developing abilities through practice
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- coachOne who instructs
- rinkEnclosed skating surface
skates · jumps · spins · routine · practice · endurance · strength · agility
Element seventy-nine
- medalMetal honor token
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- titleFormal honorific or name
worlds · nationals · Olympics · score · judge · technical · artistry · program
Effortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- fluidityState of flowing freely
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
precision · balance · choreography · costume · music · expression · interpretation · extension
Water body turned solid
- outdoor rinkRoofless ice skating venue
- coldLow temperature state
- frostThin ice coating
- mittensThumbed hand coverings
scarf · Zamboni · hockey · hot chocolate · blades · winter sport · holiday show
glide
Move with effortless continuity
footwork · crossover · edge · stroke · arabesque · camel · sit spin · layback · Axel · Lutz
training
Developing abilities through practice
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- coachOne who instructs
rink · skates · jumps · spins · routine · practice · endurance · strength · agility · speed
gold
Element seventy-nine
title · worlds · nationals · Olympics · score · judge · technical · artistry · program · performance
grace
Effortless beauty of motion
finesse · precision · balance · choreography · costume · music · expression · interpretation · extension · line
frozen pond
Water body turned solid
- outdoor rinkRoofless ice skating venue
- coldLow temperature state
- frostThin ice coating
mittens · scarf · Zamboni · hockey · hot chocolate · blades · winter sport · holiday show
- Skatersskateboarder, Michelle Kwan, Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan, Scott Hamilton
- winter athletesskier, skiers, alpine skiers, cross-country skiers, snowboarder
- balance athletesgymnast, tightrope walker, slackliner, high wire artist, unicyclist
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- holiday performersSanta Claus, mall Santa, elf, caroler, Mrs. Claus
- Paralympianspara-athlete, sit-skier, wheelchair racer, handcyclist, blind runner